Gemstones & Minerals

Amethyst

Amethyst can occur as crystals that are six sided on either end. It also forms as drusy which are crystalline crusts covering the host rock. It is found inside geodes and in alluvial deposits all around the world and occurs in both crystalline or massive forms. Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz and the most valued member of the quartz family.

With a few parts million of iron and manganese and with a short dose of gamma radiation the Quartz becomes "Amethyst" ~ The properties of which are strikingly different!!

It must be purple to be amethyst, but it can display a range of shades including deep purple, light lilac, lavender and mauve. Top quality amethyst is a deep medium purple with rose-colored flashes. Its purple color made it a stone of royalty for many thousands of years.

Amethyst Mythology: The name of amethyst is derived from Greece & means 'non-inebriated' (amethustos). It's sobre, clearing effect was already known in antiquity and the crystal itself was therefore highly prized. In the Middle Ages, Konrad von Megenberg quite aptly defined the amethyst as a mineral that 'makes a person better, disperses bad thoughts, brings good commomsense & makes one mild and gentle'. Hildegard von Bingen left us information on its healing effects on skin diseases and swellings, and in Arabic countries we know that amethyst was put under the pillow to prevent nightmares.

Healing: This gem encourages constant spiritual wakefulness, a sense of spirituality & insight into the reality of the spirit. It imbues a sense of justice & provokes honesty and uprightness. In meditation it helps quieten the mind and is an aid to finding deep inner peace and discovering the wisdom residing within ourselves. It will help in sadness & grief and lend support in coming to terms with loss. By putting amethyst under the pillow it will be noticed that it will strongly stimulate dreaming until all undigested impressions have been clarified. After a few days however, sleep will suddenly become calmer, deeper and more refreshing. Amethyst encourages sobriety & awareness, it helps us face all experiences & encourages consciously dealing with perception, thus can also help addictive behaviour.

Application: The amethyst should be worn for a long period of time, either as a chain or pendant next to the body,or contemplaated steadily during regular meditations. Amethyst pieces can be stood up around the room where their radiation will be so strong that it will transforn the entire climate (spiritual) of the room. The gem can be laid on the body directly in the general area of the relevant organ, and can also be taken as a gem elixir.

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Gorgeous rainbows set around the base, and very clear throughout with prominent fissures. This marvellous specimen has interesting strata within creating a superb diagonal pattern.

85mm x 25mm at base

Ametrine unites amethyst and citrine colour zones. It arises through hydrothermal formations out of iron-containing silicic acid solutions

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Vogel Amethyst with 12 sides
Beautiful markings and rainbows throughout. Tapered sides and beautifully cut.


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Amethyst healing point
40mm x 27mm. A short point but nice to work with in the palm of hand.
There's lots going on inside: lots of fissures thus many rainbows.

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Ametrine Pyramid
28mm height x 39mm base at square (55mm diagonal)
Interesting markings with plenty of fissure creating masses of rainbows

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Amethyst heart
Quite a deep colour providing plenty of rainbows due to embedded fissures in the crystal
45mm across x 40mm top to bottom
Lots of light splitting qualities

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Ametrine wand
Lovely tip with much clarity, definitely gives one a buzzy feel!
Chosen for its many rainbows throughout & healing properties.
137mm long x 18mm.

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Amethyst Sphere
A beautifully clear amethyst : Gem quality with interesting facets reflecting lots of gorgeous rainbows within. Also looks as if theres a dot of manganese there too!
29mm

 

Other gem crystals available.

Wands and points

... Spheres ...

Angelite tumble pieces.......

Celestite piece

Amazonite with tourmaline at ends

We supply a selection of velvet & silk bags for Tarot & Angel cards.

6" x 8" @ £7.50   

Smaller lined bags are available for gemstones:

Six deep colours are in stock with different silk lining. 

4" x 6"  @£6.00